Private working draft For KVI review · 12 October 2026

Kotare Village · Information guide

Considering moving
to Kotare Village?

Take a little time to understand the land, the leases and the decisions behind village life at Kotare Village located off Tiniroto Road, 20km out of Wairoa in Northern Hawkes Bay.

Kotare has an unusual community and land-ownership model. Before committing money or moving here, understand how it works and ask about unresolved questions concerning governance, representation, transparency and the transfer of leasehold interests.

This guide brings together information and original documents so you can make up your own mind. Speak with Kotare Village Incorporated (KVI) as well as Koanga Institute (KI) and Kotare Community Land Trust (KCLT).

How Kotare works